How long does sperm live?

missbryan
missbryan Posts: 51
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Does anybody know how long frozen sperm can live once inseminated. I have done alot of research and they say fresh sperm can live 5-7 days.

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  • MistyandCarla
    MistyandCarla Posts: 720
    From all that I've read...up to 24 hours. (Not long enough) :)
  • jesselynn
    jesselynn Posts: 137
    From what my doc said, a couple of days...like 2-3. Fresh sperm lasts a little longer.
  • MistyandCarla
    MistyandCarla Posts: 720
    Look at these...I still say less than 24 hours...

    http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=650278

    http://www.sharedjourney.com/iui/factors.html
  • missbryan
    missbryan Posts: 51
    thank you for all the help. MistyandCarla I did read those two blogs and it all makes sense. My partner is pretty regulard usually 28days with OV on 14th day so hopefully we time everything right. We have 2 ICI vials to insem with at home. Thanks again
  • NOLADarling
    NOLADarling Posts: 3
    According to both of the links (as well as a previous post by Scott from CCB) the 24 hour lifespan applies to washed (IUI) sperm and not unwashed (ICI), which is supposed to be able to survive 2 or 3 days.

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